An Act restoring a lower threshold for permit challenges

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By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1142) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to restore a lower threshold for permit challenges in court decisions. The Judiciary.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Jan 29, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see S2930
Session: 194th
Momentum: 28 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 260 days quiet

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